October 2022 | Vol. 14 Issue 10 |
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Come Visit Five Steuben County Farms!
October 8, 2022
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The public and families are invited to visit five Steuben farms on October 8, 2022 for a look at agriculture in our county. There will be Wagon rides, Demos, Crafts, Animals to pet, Products for purchase...and more. Please bring appropriate footwear for a farm, money to purchase goods and for some excursions if you please, and a cooler bag in case you purchase farm foods.
Collect a sticker from each farm you visit and place it on the farm circle on your passport. Or register your visit on the Finger Lakes Farm Country app.
Visit at least 3 farms for an entry to win a basket of local food from the farms.
To be entered into the drawing with the passport, please mail or drop off the flyer to: CCE-Steuben, 20 East Morris St., Bath, New York, 14810.
Crooked Line Apple Orchard
7780 Cold Springs Rd, Bath, NY 14810
This farm will be selling apples and apple cider, having u pick apples, wagon rides and highland cows to feed.
Lowery Family Farms
8295 NY-415, Campbell, NY 14879
This farm will have a coloring contest and pumpkin decorating (if you purchase the pumpkin from them).
Mud Creek Bison Ranch
6130 Robie Rd., Savona, NY 14879
This farm will have car rides $5 a person and free for kids 5 and under (you can go around unlimited times) and also wagon rides for $10 a person and $5 for children.
Stewart’s Family Farm
6443-6445 Stephens Gulch Rd, Hornell, NY 14843
This farm will be doing tours at 11, 1 and 3 and doing a sheep sheering demonstration at noon and 2. See the milking robot on our cow! They will be serving apple pie ice cream for purchase and have a free petting zoo.
ZiegenVine Homestead, LLC
8469 Oak Hill Road, Savona, NY 14879
This farm will have a hoof trimming demo, tours and has a gift shop with goat milk soap.
Use the Finger Lakes Farm Country App to check out the Trail and check-in at the farms you visit!
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The 2022 CCE Steuben Annual Meeting will be held on November 4 at the Main Place in Hornell. Following dinner and our annual awards, we will once again be putting Knowledge to Work (and Play) with TRIVIA led by Bob Smith of Bulldog Sounds DJ Services from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Bring your teams or join one when you arrive - either way we plan to have a lot of fun to celebrate another great year of service in Steuben County.
We want to thank Farm Credit East and Charles Oliver Equipment for their generous support of our event this year.
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Steuben County Maple Workshop
October 3, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 pm
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Where: CCE Steuben, 20 East Morris Street Bath, NY 14810
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County in partnership with the Cornell Maple Program's Aaron Wightman, as he discussed everything you need to know to make, sell, and enjoy maple syrup. Aaron is New York's statewide maple specialist and Co-Director of the Arnot Forest Maple Research Lab at Cornell University.
Please join us for this great opportunity with our Cornell Maple Specialist! Register by calling 607-664-2300 or email Anne.
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Fall Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak Wednesday, October 12 from 7:00 – 8:00pm over Zoom
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is still circulating in the US, with the number of cases in both commercial and backyard flocks increasing as we head into fall. To date, we have seen 468 cases in the country, affecting over 46 million poultry across 40 states. Wild bird positives are nearing 2,500 for the country. Now, we are seeing cases increase with the weather cooling and the fall migration beginning.
All poultry famers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts are invited to join Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Livestock Program Work Team and NYS Agriculture and Markets to learn more about this disease, what we know so far about the current outbreak, and how we should prepare moving into the heart of the fall migration.
This event is free to the public and will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, October 12 from 7:00 -8:00pm. Registration is required by visiting https://www.tinyurl.com/HPAIFall22
The presentation will be recorded for those who are not able to attend the meeting and will be automatically sent to those who have registered. We will have ample time for Q&A following the official program, so please bring your questions to have them answered by our experts!
If you are a flock owner or community member with questions about the outbreak or steps that you can take to protect your flock, please reach out to your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office for assistance. Media inquiries can be directed to Cornell Cooperative Extension Communications at cce-communications@cornell.edu. The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza response in NYS is being addressed by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s NY Extension Disaster Education Network (NY-EDEN).
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American Dairy Goat Association National Convention Oct 1-7 in Syracuse features an almost unlimited number of workshops and dairy goat activities |
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The NYS Dairy Goat Breeders Association and ADGA will be hosting the American Dairy Goat Associations 2022 National Convention on October 1-7, 2022 at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel and Conference Center in Syracuse, NY. This conference will host hundreds of dairy goat breeders from across the USA, Canada, Mexico and other countries and is open to anyone interested in the dairy goat industry and dairy goat products.
General programming will be held daily with an almost unlimited number of seminars and workshops featuring topics related to all areas of raising, breeding and keeping dairy goats from basic to the newest trends and technology. There will be workshops for people wanting to start a commercial goat dairy as well as for hobbyists and dairy goat breeders. There is a huge tradeshow area with vendors, craftsmen and other goat related businesses promoting and offering their products. The American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners will feature 2 days of continuing education for veterinarians on October 1 and 2. Everyone is invited to attend these informative and educational veterinary lectures with the general conference registration. A program for youth will feature topics geared towards 4-H and FFA aged youth on October 1 and 2 with a trip to the Rosamond Gifford zoo on October 3rd.
On the evening of October 5, we'll have our Wine, Cheese and Body Products reception featuring the best cheeses and goat milk products made by talented artisans from throughout North America. There is an art competition as well, and the art as well as the winning cheeses and soaps are auctioned off. This is the one event you surely don't want to miss! Entry forms for the contests are available by going to https://convention.adga.org/ and clicking on "contests: in the top line.
A primary reason for the conference is the ADGA Board of Directors on October 4 - 6. It is open to the general membership and takes place in the midst of numerous fun and educational workshops. The Banquet and Ball with award presentations, dancing and celebrating takes place the evening of Thursday, October 6.
The grand finale of the week is the exciting and fabulous Spotlight Sale where 13 young does and bucks representing some of the best dairy goat genetics in the nation will walk across the stage in the grand ball room under the spotlights to be sold to the highest bidder. Record sale prices have been recorded the last several years...will we see a new record price here in Syracuse, New York?
For the workshop and activity schedules, registration, and further information on this exciting event we invite you to visit https://convention.adga.org/
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Business Planning for Beginning Farmers
October 5, 2022 6pm - 8pm
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Business plans for farms are often viewed as yet another chore to do and usually result in dusty binders taking up space on the office shelf. This discussion based workshop will walk you through the mental exercise of planning your future agricultural adventures. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the use of a business plan, the essential components, and a "to-do" list of things to think about to inform future planning efforts. Additional opportunities for one-on-one follow up will also be offered. FSA Borrower credits may be made available for your attendance.
This workshop will be taught by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Team Leader and Farm Business Management Specialist from the Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program with Cornell Cooperative Extension. She is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science and Ag Business Management, and owns and operates a diversified livestock farm.
Location:
JCC Carnahan Building
525 Falconer Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
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FAMACHA and Internal Parasite IPM Training at Mitrowski House Farm, Machias, NY Announced |
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Join Amy Barkley, Livestock and Beginning Farm Specialist with the SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) and Lynn Bliven, Ag & Natural Resources Issue Leader with CCE Allegany, for a comprehensive hands-on FAMACHA training. We will review common internal parasites of sheep and goats, anti-parasitic drug classes and the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to reduce resistance in parasite populations, and pasture management for optimal forage production and limiting of potential parasite burdens. Students who successfully complete the training will be provided with a FAMACHA card that they will be able to use to check anemia scores in their flocks and herds.
This in-person, hands-on training will be held at Mitrowski House Farm in Machias, NY on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:30pm. The training cost is $22/farm. Included in the registration fee is the training, pre and post exam, printed packet of materials, and FAMACHA card. A farm is welcome to bring as many people as they'd like, but each additional FAMACHA packet will cost $22.00.
We will be standing and/or walking for the entirety of the training. You may bring a chair or bench to sit on if you wish.
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Three meat processing workshops at SUNY Cobleskill this fall
Beginning Friday, October 7, 2022 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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These two-day workshops are open to all applicants, culminating in a micro-credential badge
Cobleskill is offering a series of meat processing workshops in October and November. The workshops are designed for individuals interested in joining the meat industry or producers looking to understand the butchery process. These two-day workshops are open to all applicants, culminating in a micro-credential badge. Class sizes limited to ten participants will maximize skill-building opportunities while working in USDA-inspected facilities.
All workshops listed below will feature hands-on carcass breakdown and identification of retail cuts, a walk-through of whole carcass utilization, and a review of USDA slaughter requirements. Courses will also focus on developing skills necessary to effectively retail cut, complete primal fabrication, sanitation, and packaging. Participants will learn accuracy of cutting, knife handling, and portion control. The discussion will relate to USDA-inspected products but can be used by the home processor.
Lamb Processing
Oct. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pork Processing
Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Beef Processing
Nov. 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
These workshops are made possible through SUNY Cobleskill’s Office of Professional and Continuing Education. PACE offers certificates, career training, adult education and Bachelor’s degree partnerships with community colleges to help you start a new career, advance your current skills or complete your degree. See a complete list here of all micro-credentials offered through PACE.
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Stockpiling Forages for Winter Sheep Grazing Farm Tour
Oct 11
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Are your animals still grazing in January? Allen Shetler's sheep are! Join us for a farm tour to learn about techniques for stockpiling pasture and winter grazing small ruminants. See how Allen efficiently delivers supplemental feed to grazing animals using a Greg Judy-style bale unroller. Experience a sheep fencing demonstration and learn how to manage electric fencing for winter grazing. Network with others in the grazing community and discover grant opportunities to expand or improve your grazing operation. Representatives from the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District will be present to share information about grazing planning services and funding to support the development of grazing systems.
Hosted by CCE Tioga and the South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Regional Team, and facilitated by regional Farm Business Management Specialist Mary Kate MacKenzie.
Out of consideration for biosecurity, please clean and sanitize your footwear before attending this pasture walk if you have been around other livestock. We will provide a boot cleaning station and plastic booties at the event.
Please register online here.
This pasture walk is the final event of the South Central NY Graziers 2022 Pasture Walk Series. Pasture walks provide an opportunity to meet experienced graziers and learn about pasture management strategies to boost soil health and farm profits.
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October 12, 2022 – November 1, 2022
Implementing Good Agricultural Practices is a 3-week web-based course intended to improve your understanding of GAPs to guide assessment of risks and implementation of practices to reduce risks on fresh produce farms. Taking this course will not result in your farm being "GAPs Certified". GAPs certification is done by a third party (e.g. USDA, Primus, Global GAP) and involves the successful completion of an on-farm audit.
Class size is limited to 25 people on a first come, first serve basis. A minimum of 10 participants must be registered for us to offer the course. Special arrangements can be made for large groups to ensure everyone is in the same class together. The course price is $225.
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Beef Quality Assurance Training
Saturday, October 15
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Level I training: 9 - 11am - Level II training: 9am - 2pm
Perrysburg Volunteer Fire Co / Town Line Livestock, Perrysburg, NY
This training is for:
- New cattle producers
- Seasoned cattle producers
- Cattle producers looking to become BQA certified
- Cattle producers looking to renew their BQA certification
You will learn:
- History and benefits of BQA training
- Stress reduction and management through low impact handling
- Herd health management and biosecurity
- Identification and recordkeeping
- Transportation considerations
- Introduction to VCPRs, veterinary drugs, and veterinary equipment
- Chute-side manner and how to properly give injections
This training will be for level I and level II BQA certification. If you are taking the training to recertify, you will only need to take the classroom training. If you want to become level II certified, you'll need to be present for both the classroom and chute-side training.
Cost to participate: Training is free. Lunch and refreshments are either "pack your own" or provided by the program for $15/person. Please register by Wednesday, October 12 by contacting Amy Barkley at (716) 640-0844 or amb544@cornell.edu
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Free Mental Health First Aid Trainings for Ag Communities of New York State |
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Did you know that farmers are more likely than the general population to die by suicide?
NY FarmNet is collaborating with county Cornell Cooperative Extension offices this fall to offer free, full day, in person Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses. Farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who interacts with the agricultural community in New York is encouraged to attend.
Trainings run from 8 am to 5 pm, and lunch will be provided from a local eatery with a one hour break.
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
After the course, you will be able to:
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
• Understand how to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help.
• Use self-care tools and techniques.
The instructors for these courses are part of a recently trained cohort that work within the NY agricultural community. They include representatives from NY FarmNet, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Farm Bureau, Young Farmers Coalition, NY Center for Ag Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), and Black Farmers United NYS.
Scheduled full day MHFA trainings for this fall include:
Tuesday, October 18th in Hudson/Columbia County
Wednesday, October 19th in Cortland/Cortland County
Friday, October 21st in Ithaca/Cornell University/Tompkins County
Tuesday, October 25th in Middletown/Orange County
Wednesday, November 2nd in Binghamton/Broome County
Monday, November 7th in Lockport/Niagara County
Tuesday, November 8th in Fonda/Montgomery County
These free trainings are made possible by funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food & Agriculture. They have invested nearly $25 million in addressing farmer behavioral health on a state by state basis as part of the Farm and Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) through state Departments of Agriculture.
This work is supported by 7 U.S.C. 5936, Section 7522 of FCEA of 2008, Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), Grant No. 2021-70035-35550, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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Model Forest Farm Demo Site
Tuesday, October 25, at 3 p.m.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties’ Agroforestry Resource Center is building a forest farming understory demonstration site in the Siuslaw Model Forest. Join us to learn what this new resource has to offer and get inspired to grow your own crops under the canopy of the forest. During this webinar, the whole process from land assessment to site establishment will be shared, as well as details about the chosen crops and the potentials they each hold.
With Tracey Testo-Smith, Agroforestry and Natural Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia-Greene’s Agroforestry Resource Center.
Join the FREE bimonthly webinar series where the latest research and resources are shared on a variety of agroforestry topics. The series is open to the general public with FREE registration HERE.
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NY Invasive Species Speaker Series Webinar
October 26 and November 30
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October 26 11 AM
Tim Howard & Amy Conley from the New York Natural Heritage Program discuss Aquatic Invasive Species Pond and Lake Vulnerability Prioritization for New York
November 30 11 AM
Carrie Brown-Lima – Director, New York Invasive Species Research Institute, Cornell University discusses Spotted Lanternfly & Detection Dogs
To join the presentation, go to this Zoom link (password: invasive) and follow the on-screen call-in details. If you cannot make the call, recordings of all past presentations can be found on the NY Invasive YouTube Channel. General agenda for these calls: 11:00 – 11:15 News from around the state. A time for PRISMs to share any new information 11:15 – 11:45 Topical discussion (see above for specific topic) 11:45 – 12:00 Upcoming activities, next call and other comment.
Click here to access the zoom link for the webinar as well as the full calendar of webinars from now through November. All past presentations are available here.
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NY Sheep and Goat Producers
October 27, 2022
7pm-9pm
Zoom
Please join USDA /APHIS /VS Small Ruminant Health staff and NY VS staff for a National Scrapie Eradication Program Update October 27, 2022, 7 - 9 pm via zoom- link will be provided with RSVP.
Dr. Charles Gaiser and Dr. Linda Detwiler will give a brief overview of the scrapie program and review regulations regarding tagging.
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Cornell Professional Sheep Shearing School at Cornell University
Friday November 11, 2022 & Saturday November 12, 2022
Daily Class 8:30am-4:00pm
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A two-day sheep shearing school will be held at Cornell University Ithaca, NY on November 11-12, 2022.
- Instruction will include the shearing pattern, blade sharpening techniques, physical fitness, hand piece maintenance, shearing resources from the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), and more.
- This school is focused on shearers with prior experience that are looking to make shearing a profession.
The school is sponsored by the Cornell University Sheep and Goat Program
Instructors:
- Primary Instructor: Doug Rathke -Lambshoppe LLC, Minnesota. Rathke is one of the top shearers and shearing instructors in the United States and has had extensive training from the New Zealand Wools. Rathke is skilled at both machine and blade shearing. Rathke has represented the USA Shearing Team for the Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing Championships in 1996, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2014 and 2019. In addition to competing in hand blade shearing, machine shearing, and wool handling Doug also serves as a USA representative to the Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing Council.
- Aaron Loux - Aaron Loux's Professional Sheep Shearing, Massachusetts. Professional Sheep Shearer for over 15 years, trained in New Zealand, Australia, and Wales.
- Jim Baldwin - Foxfire farms, Ithaca, NY. Professional Sheep Shearer for over 24 years. Raising Merino Sheep for 30 years.
The registration cost is $225 per person. The class will be limited to the first 12 registrants to ensure a quality training experience for all. Deadline for registration is October 21, 2022.
Shearing Equipment: Bring your own gear. It is recommended that you have a minimum of 3 medium-beveled combs and 9 cutters (3 cutters per comb). If you need gear or have any questions regarding shearing equipment, contact Doug at 320-583-7281
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Financial & Consumer Education News |
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Five Critical Estate Planning Documents
…and five more you may want to consider!
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Is your estate plan a comprehensive estate plan which includes all of the five critical documents? Do you know what could happen if you don’t have one or more of these documents in place? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County is offering a free workshop to answer these questions, Five Critical Estate Planning Documents …and five more you may want to consider on Wednesday, October 19 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Dormann Library, 101 West Morris Street, Bath.
Patrick Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning, will lead the workshop and discuss such topics as:
- What can happen if you never get around to completing your plan?
- What do each of these documents do and what happens if you don’t have them.
- Learn how to prevent disaster from striking you and your loved ones.
The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 to reserve a space. For more details visit www.putknowledgetowork.org.
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Estate Administration Survival Guide:
What you need to know after the death of a loved one
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The loss of a loved one is always difficult. If you are named as the Executor of the decedent’s estate, your legal duties compound the difficulty and could leave you feeling lost. If you want to know what needs to be done after the death of a loved one, join us in a free informational workshop called The Estate Administration Survival Guide: The Probate Process on Tuesday, October 25, from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County again partners with Patrick Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning, to lead this workshop. He will help you:
- Learn about various types of estate administration and when each is used.
- Discover the steps that occur in every estate administration.
- Learn the three “T’s” of estate administration (Taxes, Time and Tolls).
- Discover what you can do now to make the process easier for your loved ones after you pass away.
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Women's Financial Conference is a success! |
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Another Southern Tier Women's Financial Conference is now in the books and the attendees were thrilled with the information provided to them. One woman stated, "The entire day was valuable! Number 1 Productivity tool is Awareness! Of the 7 barriers to financial freedom, only one was actually finances! Learned about the acronyms AHA and BOB! And so much more!"
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Spring into Fall Recipes
Join your local SNAP-Ed Nutritionist for a FREE Nutrition Workshop featuring a different fall recipe each week!
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Join us to learn about tips and tools for making better food choices and being more physically active. Workshops promote eating foods from all five food groups every day, eating less solid fats/added sugars/sodium every day and being physically active.
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With school in full swing, many families are in planning mode, considering things like bus schedules, practice times, and most importantly, lunch! Luckily, when it comes to offering nutritious meals, school cafeterias have it covered. In the past decade, food service staff around the country have been working tirelessly to ensure that school meals are in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This year, consider opting for school lunch. Below are a few ways that choosing to eat from the cafeteria can help families:
Provides a balanced meal- every school lunch is required to include choices from each of the MyPlate food groups. Consuming cafeteria-provided lunches makes it possible for many kids to consume one-third of nutrients needed in a day.
Cuts down on planning time- do the math! Spending 10 minutes a day packing lunch at home adds up to 30 hours every school year. Take a break and let school food service teams do the work to provide balanced and healthy meals!
Supports school learning- there is strong evidence that shows that positive dietary habits in children promote strong academic performance. From fiber to B vitamins to calcium, school lunches provide children with the nutrients needed to succeed!
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For those families that choose to pack a lunch, opt for three or more food groups to make sure kids get all the nutrients they need to have a healthy and productive school year. Save time by planning ahead for quick and low-cost recipes like these:
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Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service |
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Visit www.snapedny.org for more tips and resources to help you and your family save time, save money, and eat healthy!
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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program News |
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In New York, nothing says “fall is here” more than fresh, local apples being sold at farmers’ markets, farm stands and the supermarket. Many orchards allow families to pick their own apples, which is a great way to spend a sunny, crisp weekend day together. To find U-Pick locations, visit https://www.applesfromny.com/find-apples/pick-your-own-apples/.
Store apples in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator to keep them crunchy and delicious. The cool air helps to preserve and keeps them fresher than apples stored at room temperature. Avoid storing them near foods with strong odors like onions. Storing apples with broccoli,
cauliflower, cabbage, cucumbers or leafy greens can damage the vegetables, as apples give off a gas that can cause other fruits and vegetables to spoil more quickly.
Research shows that apples are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and pectin, which is a soluble fiber that can help lower cholesterol. They make a great, on-the-go snack and are a great ‘fast food’ – just wash and eat! Try adding raw apples to salads and sandwiches, dipping slices in peanut butter or hummus for a healthy snack or cooking apples to make your own, fresh applesauce.
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Start Simple with Food Preservation |
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This time of year is one of our favorites. The work of planning and planting a garden is behind us and now it is time to think about how to preserve our summer bounty. Whether you are freezing, canning or dehydrating there are necessary steps to take to ensure both quality and safety.
It is important to look for research-based recipes when canning. Research-based recipes ensure that foods will be preserved safely if the directions are exactly followed. Remember, we are preserving food for our family and we don’t want to take any risks that someone will get sick.
If you are looking for research-based recipes for preserving your food, the National Center for Home Food Preservation is a great place to start. Instructions are given for each of the methods of preservation. The University of Georgia offers a preservation cookbook called So Easy to Preserve if you prefer a printed book.
If you like to learn from an expert, Preserve the Taste of Summer includes both publications and workshops (in-person and online) taught by our Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialists. There are upcoming dates available and you can use this link to find a class being taught near you.
The USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning gives research-based recipes for canning fruits, vegetables and meats as well as fermented foods and jams and jellies. It is available to print online or can be ordered in a spiral bound book.
Preserving Food At Home is a new publication put together by Penn State Extension that gives instructions for all methods of preservation using research-based guidelines. It is arranged by food product, giving all methods of preservation for that product in one location.
There is comfort in knowing you are eating foods preserved safely. If you have questions about food preservation send us an email or give us a call at AnswerLine. We are here to help!
AnswerLine is available M-F from 9-12 and 1-4 at 1-800-262-3804 in Iowa, 1-800-854-1678 in Minnesota or 515-296-5883. Or reach us through email at answer@iastate.edu
Rachel Sweeney graduated from Iowa State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Dietetics and Exercise Science. She enjoys gardening, cooking and baking, food preservation, traveling, being outside, and spending time with her family.
Beth Marrs graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Adult Home Economics Education. She loves to cook and entertain and spend time with her family.
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4-H Youth Development News |
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Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clovers Fall Campaign
October 5th - 16th
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Visit your local Tractor Supply this fall and purchase a paper clover to help Steuben County 4-H members attend 4-H camps and leadership events. We are so fortunate to have three locations - Bath, Hornell, and Painted Post! 90% of money raised through checkout during the TSC 4-H Paper Clovers Campaign stays in Steuben County to help support various programs and activities for local youth.
Every year, 4-Her’s in Steuben County participate in a number of 4-H programs to help improve their knowledge and leadership skills. Local Steuben County Tractor Supply stores are continuing their long-standing partnership with 4-H for the 2022 Fall Paper Clover Campaign to make it possible for more youth in the community to experience 4-H’s youth-led, hands-on programming.
Steuben County Tractor Supply customers can participate in the 2022 Fall Paper Clover campaign by purchasing paper clovers for $1 or more at checkout. The funds raised will be awarded as scholarships to individual Steuben County 4-H members wishing to attend 4-H camps and leadership conferences across the country. The number of scholarships distributed to students following the campaign will be determined based on the total amount raised.
Since it began in 2010, the partnership between Tractor Supply and 4-H has generated more than $11,000,000 in essential funding. The Paper Clover fundraiser, which takes place in the spring and fall, raised over $981,000 during the Fall 2017 campaign. The fundraising effort directly supports numerous 4-H programs in Steuben County
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FLX 4-H Learning Launchpad
Join us for virtual learning sessions on Facebook for a number of 4-H project opportunities.
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Thank you to our sponsors |
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County
20 East Morris Street | Bath, New York 14810
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Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality,
ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and
research based solutions together, helping New York State families and
communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
CCE does not endorse or recommend any specific product or service.
This newsletter is solely intended to educate consumers about their choices.
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